J.R. Martinez

Go Back to the Basics

This week's conversation is with JR Martinez. The name may not come to the tip of your tongue, but when you dive into his bio, you realize you've seen him in more places than you think...

1. Best-selling author

2. Wounded US Army veteran

3. Motivational speaker

4. Burn survivor

5. Actor

6. Dancing with the Stars contestant (and winner!)

7. Current college student

What a tremendous story. I want you to pay attention to how he describes how he used his life-changing experience in the Army to refocus and re-dedicate it to helping and serving others. I believe it is an important message to show you CAN be successful despite what you may be going through.

“I have been blessed enough to get a second chance at life and that is what drives me and gives me the passion everyday to live and not being afraid of doing the work.”